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Rain fed agriculture will be profitable under tree based farming systems. The experience suggests that we can bring in combination of trees with traditional crops with systematic systems design. THIS HELPS IN DRAUGHT PROOFING AS WELL
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Tree Based Farming- Towards sustainability of rain fed farming
Dr GNS ReddyAkshayakalpa, 09900092392, [email protected]
Barren Exposed Land- More A Liability Than An Asset
Community mobilisation is the key to success
Landscapes can be transformed with judicious mix of trees crops and livestock in rain fed
farming
Policy support and action at the grass root level can produce results
Trees can help to reclaim such degraded lands faster.Also we can create enormous employment opportunity for needy people
Insitu Rain water harvetsing- huge potential in agricultural lands
Low cost insitu rainwater harvesting structures
Percolation ponds across upper reaches of watershed help recharge ground water and
support vegetation
Plantation and crop planning need integrated farming systems approach and should be designed for maximum returns per unit of land
Proper tree husbandry practices should be in place for good results
True wealth creation
Efforts Results
Trees modulate micro climate
Leafy biomass to fertilise the soil
Composting
Ample economic returns
In the beginning….. in between
A Case study
Effective Draught proofing
Trees support livestock
Tree fodders - Sesbania
• Perennial• Low cost• High
protein
Webinar
Design elements in tree based farming
Trees add to Agro biodiversity leading to sustainability
Celebration